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September 02, 2016
Tourism to meet with stakeholders over Zika fears

The Ministry of Tourism plans to meet with stakeholders next week to discuss preventative measures against the Zika virus.

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Eczema of the foot
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March 28, 2023
Eczema of the foot

Eczema is a general term that includes many conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. It is more common in children and infants, where about 10 to 20 percent have some form of eczema. The symptoms of eczema vary, but they generally appear as dry, red, and extremely itchy patches of skin. Small blisters may ...
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February 14, 2023
Show your feet some love

What are your feet saying at this time of year? Are they feeling the love, or are they being ignored, neglected, or even tortured? After all, the feet are located way down at the bottom of your legs, out of sight and often, out of mind. It's easy to forget that your foot health is as important as the health of the rest of your body and mind.

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June 29, 2022
Ministry issues warning over sea lice and jellyfish

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued an advisory warning the public of sea lice and jellyfish bites.

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August 31, 2011
Coco Cay Vendors Sunk by Signature Store

Straw vendors in the Berry Islands argue that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines' (RCCL) newly opened signature store on its private island is on course to sink the island's economy -- with revenue slashes of 75 percent projected.
Spokesperson for the Coco Cay vendors, Mary Neely-Knowles, said the straw vendors stationed on the private site simply cannot compete with the resources of the mega cruise co...

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Feet for life
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November 11, 2014
Feet for life

Diabetes is becoming more and more common with almost 10 percent of Bahamians currently living with the disease. With the increasing numbers of obesity and poor lifestyle choices, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the prevalence of diabetes worldwide is projected to increase exponentially and that death due to diabetes will double by 2030.
Uncontrolled diabetes can have detrimenta...

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September 15, 2021
What you need to know about Alopecia

By: Jhanae Winter
Hair loss is distressing for both men and women, but being unaware of what is going on and having no knowledge on how to deal with it is considerably worse.
The medical term for hair loss is Alopecia. It is a condition that attacks the scalp and hair follicles resulting in hair loss.

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July 06, 2021
Skin care tips for newborns

I can't tell you how many times I've seen parents take their perfect little newborn home from the hospital then call or come in a week later near tears over the fact that their baby's skin is...well...less than perfect. Newborn skin is very thin and fragile and needs time to get adjusted to the new environment outside of the womb. As a result, newborns are prone to skin ailments literally from hea...

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February 09, 2015
Scabies -- the skin disease known as 'the great imitator'

Scabies is a skin disease caused by an infestation of the skin by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). The adult female scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin, where it lives and deposits its eggs.

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June 27, 2016
Protect your feet in the summer heat

As we enjoy the long hot summer, we think only of long strolls on the beach and the feel of sand through our toes. We never think of the dangers that might be lurking outside with all that sun, sand and sea. From playing sports on the beach and swimming, to walking in sandals or open-toed shoes, many summer activities put people at risk for foot injuries and infections. These can be even more seri...

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